Please make sure that all changes regarding your student’s transportation are entered into the “Meece Campus ‘Same Day’ Transportation Changes” link by 2pm daily.  

  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePwGGLS6ncpKYUCz-oj6aEkrR3Ze6Wspe0Q-Zj9QyPGBXNEw/viewform 

If you complete the same day transportation form to be a car rider your student will be released with Blue Wave Car Riders at 3:30.

This link is also found on the Bus Transportation page on the Newark Charter School website.  We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring enough time is given to communicate correct information to your child’s teacher prior to dismissal.

Newark Charter Intermediate School is excited to present our upcoming production of Shrek, KIDS!

Shrek, KIDS follows everyone's favorite green ogre as he teams up with a wisecracking Donkey to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona and reclaim his swamp from the pint-sized villain, Lord Farquaad. Packed with humor, energetic songs, and a large cast of banished fairytale misfits, this family-friendly show delivers a heartwarming message about celebrating what makes you unique!

Performance Dates & Times:

*Thursday, November 12th, at 7:00 PM

*Saturday, November 14th, at 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM

*Sunday, November 15th, at 2:00 PM

Location: Otello Meucci Performing Arts Center at Newark Charter Senior High School (200 McIntire Drive, Newark, DE 19711). 

Tickets: Available now! Secure your seats today!

https://sites.google.com/ncs.charter.k12.de.us/theatreatncs/home

Bring your family, friends, and fellow theater lovers to support our talented cast and crew. Please research the show prior to purchasing your tickets to ensure that it is appropriate for your child. We can't wait to see you there! All ticket sales are final, so please take care when purchasing your tickets.

Newark Charter School is accepting applications for grades K-12 for the 2027-2028 school year now through Wednesday, January 13, 2027. The online application is available from our school’s webpage.

Reminder! Applicants must first pre-register in their feeder pattern district school of residence, if not already registered in a Delaware public school, and then must complete a standard choice application form during the school choice application window for the 2027-2028 school year. The Public School Registration application helps determine your district school of residence. Visit this site for additional pre-registration information.

Enrollment is open to all Delaware residents. In the event that the number of applications exceeds the number of openings, a lottery will be used to select students, with preference given to employees, siblings of current students, and to students living in the 5-mile radius of the school. Students who have been placed on a wait list for Newark Charter School in the past must reapply, if interested, for the 2027-2028 school year.  

Newark Charter School will host an Open House for prospective students and their families on Thursday, December 10th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 

Siblings of current students and staff member’s children not currently enrolled at NCS must submit an application during the open enrollment period to be considered for admission.  Students currently enrolled at NCS do not submit an application for the following school year.

Please contact Sharon Dorr, Director of Admissions, at 302-369-2001 or NCS.Admissions@ncs.k12.de.us should you have any admissions related questions.

Call for Nominations 

The Newark Charter School Wall of Honor recognizes and honors the service, accomplishments and dedication of a variety of Patriot stakeholders. The NCS Wall of Honor committee is currently accepting nominations for the biennial induction ceremony to be held on Friday, April 9, 2027.

Click the links for the criteria for consideration, dates and deadlines as well as the Wall of Honor nomination form ~ nominations are due by November 30th.

Contact Sharon Dorr, Special Assistant to the Head of School at sharon.dorr@ncs.k12.de.us should you have any questions.

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

A huge shout-out to all the incredible volunteers at this year's Scholastic Fall Book Fair.  We could not have done it without you!  Your high energy and enthusiasm helped make our Book Fair a success.  Our school is very fortunate to have such amazing volunteers! 

Preordering for December school lunches is open now!  Please log on to Lunch Works to order December lunches before the ordering window closes on 11/13.  All families participating in the lunch program are responsible for preordering their student’s school lunches, regardless of financial status. If you need assistance with Lunch Works, please contact the Meece Campus Nutrition Coordinator, Jenn Bigham, at jennifer.bigham@ncs.k12.de.us

HELP US NOT WASTE FOOD!  If your student will be absent on a day for which a school lunch has been preordered (regardless of financial status), please notify Mrs. Bigham by 8:00 a.m. on the day of the absence so the meal can be canceled and credited back to your student’s Lunch Works account. Absence notifications received after the school day has begun cannot be credited.

Grab-and-go breakfast is available to all students at NO COST upon arrival at school. Breakfast does not require preordering. Students may choose to pick up a meal before proceeding to their classroom.

The first day of school is a milestone filled with excitement, big smiles, and unforgettable memories—and we want to capture those special moments!

The K–2 Yearbook Coordinator is collecting First Day of School photos for the 2027 Yearbook. If you have a student in Kindergarten, First Grade, or Second Grade, we'd love for you to share a photo of your young Patriot on their first day of school.

Help us celebrate the beginning of another incredible year by showcasing the joy and excitement of our youngest Primary School Patriots. 

📅 Photo Submission Deadline: October 31

📧 Send Photos Here.

On Sunday, November 15 at 3:00pm, our 5th Grade Advanced Band and Orchestra students will perform in a side-by-side concert with the University of Delaware Symphonic Band at Puglisi Orchestra Hall in the Roselle Center for the Arts.

It’s our first year collaborating with the University of Delaware School of Music, and our students have spent the past few weeks rehearsing with UD music education students to prepare.

The concert is nearly sold out, but you can watch the livestream here: Click here to view the livestream on Sunday, November 15 (3pm)

Thank you to Dr. George Nicholson, the student teachers, and the University of Delaware School of Music for making this possible!

Mr. Bouttavong
Intermediate School Band & Orchestra Director

Diwali is a major Hindu, Jain and Sikh holiday that celebrates new beginnings and the victory of light over darkness.  The festival is also known as the Festival of Lights and is celebrated by people of South Asian ancestry and others around the world.  This year, Diwali will occur November 6th-11th, with the main day being Sunday, November 8th.

https://whyy.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/awr09.socst.world.glob.diwali/diwali/

United Way of Delaware is proud to partner in sharing this opportunity, and Delaware 211 will follow up with applicants to connect them with related resources and no-cost Stand By Me financial coaching. Together, these supports with Energize Delaware help ensure families not only receive immediate energy relief but also have access to tools for long-term financial stability.

Help is now available for Delaware households struggling with energy bills. The Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund (for Delmarva Power customers) offers up to $300 in one-time bill assistance for income-eligible families. Funds are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. For non-Delmarva Power customers, Energize Delaware has established the Delaware Energy Fund providing up to $300 in one-time bill assistance for income-eligible families. 

To qualify, households must meet income guidelines and take part in a free Energize Delaware energy efficiency program like the Home Energy Checkup. This step ensures families not only receive financial relief but also save on future energy costs. Please share this information with friends, family, or neighbors who may benefit. Additional information may be found here: https://www.energizedelaware.org/delmarva-power-customer-relief-fund/